Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the joint system?
To allow for movement and interaction with the world
What is an example of a disease or disorder of the muscular system?
Fibromyalgia
What is the purpose of the VA disability system?
To rate disability claims
Study Notes
- The human body is made up of 11 organ systems that manage all the essential body functions.
- Each organ system is interconnected and works together to try to create homeostasis or a state of balance within the body.
- The VA uses 14 disability systems to rate disability claims.
- Each disability system is similar to the body system, but is separated differently for rating purposes.
- The VA defines diseases and disorders associated with the different body systems.
- The Musculoskeletal system includes both the skeletal system and the joint system.
- The skeletal system supports and protects the body's internal organs, and connects to the musculoskeletal system.
- The joint system allows for movement and allows us to interact with the world around us.
- The musculoskeletal system is a large and complex system, and can be affected by a variety of diseases and disorders.
- The muscular system is responsible for carrying out the actions and movements caused by messages sent from our brains through our nervous system.
- Skeletal muscles are also responsible for maintaining posture and producing heat.
- When muscles lack appropriate levels of oxygen they can cramp and tear, creating pain.
- When not used they can atrophy and become useless.
- Diseases and disorders of the muscular system include muscular dystrophy; fibromyalgia; tendinitis; multiple sclerosis; and muscle strain or sprains; hernias.
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